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Sphalerite and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sphalerite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Larimar physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sphalerite and Larimar chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.

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